in fact, according to nato's own figures, only the u.s. and four other nato members meet that goal, while france, germany, the netherlands, and italy are among nations that spend less. >> the truth is that many >> let me be clear on this point: the president of the united states expects our allies to keep their word, to fulfill this commitment, and for most, that means the time has come to do more. >> sreenivasan: german chancellor angela merkel, who spoke before pence, said germany is increasing its military budget. >> ( translated ): the goal of 2%. i am able to say here, same as the defense ministers, we will do everything possible. we feel obligated to this goal. >> sreenivasan: pence also told the gathering, russia must honor the 2015 agreement to end fighting in eastern ukraine between government forces and russia-backed separatists; and russia's foreign minister responded. >> the united states will continue to hold russia accountable, even as we search for new common ground, which as you know, president trump believes can be found.